After completing the online application, I received an email 9 minutes later asking me to choose a time for an interview. At the interview, the receptionist was very polite (maybe overly polite). The interviewer (Merchandise Team Manager) stated at the outset that she had a laid-back interview style. She read off many of the questions listed on her form, but ad-libbed a bit. After many of my responses, the interviewer stated that they were good responses. She also said that she liked that I came prepared with questions to ask her. She said I'd hear about the hiring decision later that day but I heard 8 days later. I sent her a follow-up thank you email the same day as the interview and never heard back until receiving a basic rejection email stating that they appreciated my interested but they didn't have a position equivalent to my job expertise. It said they found my credentials and employment experience strong and would like to consider me for future opportunities, etc. etc. I have minimal retail experience but a lot of education. I'm guessing experience trumps education in this case.

Applied online with details outlining my availability, received an email requesting to schedule interview. Drove in for the and set with the hiring manager for three minutes as she reviewed my application for the first time to notice that I had applied for a part-time position. She advised that my available time that I had placed on my application would not work for the position that she was hiring for. Why call me in before reviewing the application?